Digitalis lutea
Petite digitale
Small Yellow Foxglove
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | 15-20 mm |
| Flowering months | June, July, August |
| Leaf type | Lanceolate |
| Height | 40 to 100 cm |
Description
A forest dweller on calcareous soil with a straight, smooth and leafy stem and a long flower stalk of pale yellow flowers, one-sided.
Flowers
The flowers have 2 lips, the upper lip is indented, the lower lip is divided into 3 lobes with long hairs, 15-20 mm long, 6-7 mm wide.
Leaves
Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle. Oblong to lanceolate, pointed, serrated, alternately arranged on the stem.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: splits open when ripe.
Medical
The leaves of Digitalis lutea contain cardioactive glycosides, but are seldom used.
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